A Frequency Dictionary of Dutch is a valuable tool for all learners of Dutch, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language. Based on a 290 million word corpus which includes both written and spoken material from a wide range of sources, this dictionary presents Dutch core vocabulary in a detailed and clearly arranged manner: each of the 5,000 entries includes English equivalents and a sample sentence showing language in use. Users can access the top 5,000 words either through the main frequency listings or an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency listings there are thematically organized lists featuring the top words from a variety of key topics such as animals, food and other areas of daily and cultural life. Words specific to Dutch in Belgium (Belgian Dutch) are also included. An engaging and efficient resource, A Frequency Dictionary of Dutch will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study. This book was prepared in association with the Instituut voor Nederlandse Lexicologie (INL, Institute of Dutch Lexicology). A CD version is available to purchase separately. Designed for use by corpus and computational linguists, it provides the full text in a format that researchers can process and turn into suitable lists for their own research purposes.
DutchLearner's Dictionary provides a list of the most commonly used 1001 words in the Dutch language, with an English meaning, example Dutch sentence and translation. A useful resource for anyone learning the Dutch language, Dutch Learner's Dictionary aims to give students an efficient way to maximize their vocabulary efforts.
All Dutch Vocabulary You'll Need, In One Book. With this book, you can learn Dutch fast and efficiently: This book contains practical vocabulary for both spoken and written Dutch. Why Study By Frequency?: In any given language, you only use about 1000 different words a day in day-to-day spoken language. These high frequency words account for about 95% of all spoken language When it comes to reading; the 2.000 most used words account for about 85% of all that is written. The most used 10.000 words account for 99% of all spoken and 98% of all written Dutch text. How Much Vocabulary Do You Need To Know? While it's important to note it's impossible to pin down these numbers and statistics with 100% accuracy, these are a global average of multiple sources. According to scientific research, this is the amount of vocabulary needed for varying levels of fluency: 1. 250 words: the essential core of a language. Without these words, you cannot construct sentences. 2. 750 words: those that are used every single day by every person who speaks the language. 3. 2500 words: those that should enable you to express everything you could possibly want to say, although some creativity might be required. 4. 5000 words: the active vocabulary of native speakers without higher education. You will understand 95% of all written texts. 5. 10,000 words: the active vocabulary of native speakers with higher education. 6. 20,000 words: the amount you need to recognize passively in order to read, understand, and enjoy a work of literature such as a novel by a notable author. Keeping above facts in mind, the value of a frequency dictionary is immense. At least, that is if you want to become fluent in a language fast. Study the most frequent words, build your vocabulary and progress naturally. Sounds logical, right? What is Inside This Book? A frequency list of the most frequently used Dutch words, based on analysis of 10 gigabytes of Dutch subtitles, the equivalent of 40.000 books of 200 pages each; a good-sized library. A large base text collection is absolutely vital to establishing a good general frequency list. Subtitles have the advantage of corresponding both to written and spoken language, so you get the best of both worlds. The Dutch to English Frequency Dictionary for Learners can roughly be divided in three parts. * 10.000 Dutch words in ranked by general frequency * Frequency ranking by part of speech (E.G, The most used adjectives, nouns, verbs, etc) * 10.000 Words in Alphabetical order Summary The Dutch Frequency Dictionary for Learners gives you a practical word list to learn Dutch vocabulary. Study the most used words to rapidly gain a base vocabulary in Dutch. These high frequency words are a great tool for beginners, intermediate and advance students of Dutch. The frequency dictionary can be used as a stand-alone tool, or in combination with any other language learning program, app or book. This book roughly covers CEFR vocabulary ratings from A1 (absolute beginner) to C2+ (mastery). Invest this book, and invest in yourself. You will amaze yourself, and your friends and family by how fast you're progressing in your journey of speaking Dutch.
A Frequency Dictionary of French is an invaluable tool for all learners of French, providing a list of the 5000 most frequently used words in the language. Based on a 23-million-word corpus of French which includes written and spoken material both from France and overseas, this dictionary provides the user with detailed information for each of the 5000 entries, including English equivalents, a sample sentence, its English translation, usage statistics, and an indication of register variation. Users can access the top 5000 words either through the main frequency listing or through an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency listing there are thematically-organized lists of the top words from a variety of key topics such as sports, weather, clothing, and family terms. An engaging and highly useful resource, the Frequency Dictionary of French will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study of French vocabulary. Former CD content is now available to access at www.routledge.com/9780415775311 as support material. Designed for use by corpus and computational linguists it provides the full text in a format that researchers can process and turn into suitable lists for their own research work. Deryle Lonsdale is Associate Professor in the Linguistics and English Language Department at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah). Yvon Le Bras is Associate Professor of French and Department Chair of the French and Italian Department at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah).
Logical, developmental presentation includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension and features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.
An invaluable tool for learners of Portuguese, this Frequency Dictionary provides a list of the 5000 most commonly used words in the language. Based on a twenty-million-word collection of Portuguese (taken from both Portuguese and Brazilian sources), which includes both written and spoken material, this dictionary provides detailed information for each of the 5000 entries, including the English equivalent, a sample sentence, and an indication of register and dialect variation. Users can access the top 5000 words either through the main frequency listing or through an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency listing there are also thrity thematically-organized ‘boxed’ lists of the top words from a variety of key topics such as sports, weather, clothing and relations. An engaging and highly useful resource, A Frequency Dictionary of Portuguese will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study of Portuguese vocabulary. Former CD content is now available to access at www.routledge.com/9780415419970 as support material. Designed for use by corpus and computational linguists it provides the full text in a format that researchers can process and turn into suitable lists for their own research work.
Essential Dutch Vocabulary For Learners. This dictionary contains ~95% of all daily spoken Dutch, and ~85% of all daily written Dutch text. The fastest way to acquire a base vocabulary for practical spoken and written Dutch! NEW IN 2ND EDITION:- Added 2.500 Dutch to English example sentences- Added International Phonetic Alphabet entries to help you pronounce Dutch words the right way. According to scientific research*, the 1000 most common words account for 95% of all daily conversational Dutch. The 2.500 most used words account for 85% of all daily written text in NL. The essential Dutch- English Word Frequency Dictionary 2.500 words and verbs give you list of the most useful words to build your Dutch vocabulary fast. These high frequency Dutch words are a great tool for beginners and intermediate students. Learn only the most important and most used words & verbs to quickly gain a practical knowledge of spoken and written Dutch. This Dutch- English dictionary is perfect for beginners and intermediate students of teenage or adult age. It is less suitable for kids and children. The IPA helps you with Dutch pronunciation, by writing a word phonetically. The example sentences, consisting of over 90.000 words, contain practical and useful information. They are designed to get you fluent fast, by using the most common and important words the most. Example sentences also help you discover Dutch idioms and expressions naturally through reading. More fun facts on language learning and vocabulary: * The first 25 words are used in 33% of all daily writing * The top 100 words make up around 50% of all student and adult writings * Top 500 words make up around 70% of all daily written texts. It has been advised to first learn the first 1000 most common words before you start speaking a new language. The facts aforementioned seem to confirm this. That is why we created a list of the most used 2500 Dutch words, and 531 most common verbs. With these words, you are able to cover 85% of the official language in the Netherlands in text, and 95% of all you need in the spoken language. It is therefore a rational move to prioritize learning the words and verbs that you are likely to use and hear the most often. Frequency dictionaries and word lists are a good starting point, and can produce the quickest results. The most common Dutch words & verbs list will give you a good grasp on the official language of the Netherlands in a short amount of time. The word frequency is based on analysis of Dutch subtitles. Scientific research has shown that subtitles are the best source of a practical, spoken frequency dictionary in any language*. Subtitles correlate to both spoken and written Dutch, respectively 73% and 83%*. The product is unique and the best way to understand and speak Dutch quick, because other frequency dictionaries base themselves on written text. The dictionary is not divided by topics (yet), but it has been divided by part of speech, frequency order and alphabetical order. By studying this dictionary with the 2500 most common words and 531 most common verbs, you will quickly gain a broad understanding and practical knowledge of spoken and written Dutch. *Studies quoted: Nation 1990; Liu Na &Nation, 1985; New, Boris; Brysbaert, Marc; Veronis, Jean; Pallier, Christophe, 2007
A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish has been fully revised and updated, including over 500 new entries, making it an invaluable resource for students of Spanish. Based on a new web-based corpus containing more than 2 billion words collected from 21 Spanish-speaking countries, the second edition of A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish provides the most expansive and up-to-date guidelines on Spanish vocabulary. Each entry is accompanied with an illustrative example and full English translation. The Dictionary provides a rich resource for language teaching and curriculum design, while a separate CD version provides the full text in a tab-delimited format ideally suited for use by corpus and computational linguistics. With entries arranged both by frequency and alphabetically, A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish enables students of all levels to get the most out of their study of vocabulary in an engaging and efficient way.
A Frequency Dictionary of German is an invaluable tool for all learners of German, providing a list of the 4,034 most frequently used words in the language. Based on a 4.2 million-word corpus which is evenly divided between spoken, fiction and non-fiction texts, the dictionary provides a detailed frequency-based list plus alphabetical and part of speech indexes. All entries in the rank frequency list feature the English equivalent, a sample sentence plus an indication of major register variation. The dictionary also contains twenty-one thematically organized lists of frequently used words on a variety of topics as well as eleven special vocabulary lists. A Frequency Dictionary of German aims to enable students of all levels to maximize their study of German vocabulary in an efficient and engaging way.
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